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THOMAS FRANK’S VERDICT: WHY THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS UNDISPUTEDLY THE WORLD’S GREATEST LEAGUE
Explore Thomas Frank’s insights on the Premier League's dominance and his tactical plan to keep Solanke sharp for Burnley.
Thomas Frank doesn’t hide how he feels about the Premier League. For him, it’s the best league in the world—no question. “The competitiveness is just wild. Every single game is tough,” he says. “Honestly, there are a lot of teams in this league that, if they played in the Champions League, they’d hold their own. Playing away in the Champions League is brutal, though. It’s a huge test.”
Frank also discussed Dominic Solanke and his current standing after Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday. Solanke scored his first goal since coming back from a long injury layoff, and Frank could see he’s not quite at his peak yet. “We probably saw Solanke at about 70%,” Frank said. “But there were a lot of positives. He scored in exactly the right spot, with three quick touches. He was in the box where we needed him.”
Frank noticed a few moments where Solanke’s movement was off—cutting to the front post when he should’ve drifted behind the defender, missing a cross from Pedro Porro where their usual connection just wasn’t quite there. “That comes with playing together more. Solanke’s a really fit guy; he can run hard throughout the entire match. But after 65 minutes, he was out of gas. That’s just how it is when you haven’t played a full game in seven months. So, we’ll give him two days to recover, train tomorrow, and he’ll be ready for Saturday. The injury’s not a problem now—it’s just about match sharpness.”
Looking ahead to Burnley, Frank expects them to play pretty much how they did on opening day, when Spurs beat them 3-0 at home. “A lot of the same patterns. We’ve just been watching them closely—still a solid team, really tough to break down, and they know exactly what they’re about. They look dangerous, especially at Turf Moor.”
He gives credit to Scott Parker’s side for their fight. “They’re a promoted team, but you can see how competitive they are. Look at that draw at Anfield. Saturday’s going to be tight. For us, it’s about focusing on our own performance, really pushing to win, and managing Burnley’s threats—especially set pieces and counters. We have to stay on top of things and find ways to score.”
CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF
Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.
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Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.
Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.
His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.
Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.
Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.
Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.
AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE
Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.
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